Chicago Heights public meetings in 2021

City Council

The Chicago Heights City Council approved the 2021 property tax levy ordinance, the first run of December bills totaling $1,991,059.76, and several resolutions including insurance renewal, property acquisition, tax classifications, and surplus vehicle disposal. All votes were unanimous with Alderman Perez absent. The council also heard reports on infrastructure projects and a sewer pipe collapse.

• Approved 2021 tax levy ordinance (6-0)
• Approved $1,991,059.76 in December bills (6-0)
• Approved assignment of redevelopment agreement to Setzer Properties XGH DE, LLC (6-0)
• Approved 2022 insurance policies with $1,079,372 premium (6-0)
• Approved deed in lieu of foreclosure for 1800-1816 Chicago Road (6-0)
• Approved Class 8 tax application for 210 E 12th St (P&J Properties) (6-0)
• Approved Class 8 tax application for 1001 Washington St (Morgan Li) (6-0)
• Approved disposal of 36 surplus city vehicles (6-0)

City Council

The Chicago Heights City Council approved a $9.2 million bond issue at 2.3% interest over ten years to finance water system updates, with closing set for December 15, 2021. The council also approved an ordinance updating building, electric, and construction codes to the 2018 Residential Code, 2018 Illinois Building Code, and 2017 National Electrical Code. Several resolutions were passed, including a 90-day option agreement for surplus land at 1399 Western Avenue was tabled, an intergovernmental agreement with IDPH for death certificate surcharge fees, an amendment to the MSI collection services agreement, participation in the national opioid settlement, a redevelopment agreement for property at 33 West 215th Street, a supplemental IDOT MFT report, purchase of 39 SCBA units for the fire department, and a settlement of civil litigation. All votes were unanimous with two aldermen absent.

• Approved $767,465.04 in bills for November 2021.
• Approved Ordinance #2021-21 updating building, electric, and construction codes.
• Tabled Resolution #2021-128 for a 90-day option agreement on surplus land at 1399 Western Avenue.
• Approved Resolution #2021-129 for an intergovernmental agreement with IDPH on death certificate surcharge fees.
• Approved Resolution #2021-130 amending the MSI, Inc. collection services agreement.
• Approved Resolution #2021-131 authorizing participation in the national opioid settlement program.
• Approved Resolution #2021-132 for a redevelopment agreement to sell city-owned property at 33 West 215th Street.
• Approved Resolution #2021-133 for a supplemental IDOT MFT expenditure report.

City Council

The City Council approved an ordinance formalizing benefits for police lieutenants, who lack a union contract. It also approved resolutions for tax classifications for Morgan Li LLC and Food4Less, and option agreements for the purchase of city-owned surplus properties. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved minutes of November 3, 2021 meeting.
• Approved bills totaling $1,685,433.12.
• Approved Ordinance #2021-18: police lieutenant benefits.
• Approved Resolution #2021-122: Class 6B tax classification for Morgan Li LLC.
• Approved Resolution #2021-123: Class 8 tax classification renewal for Food4Less.
• Approved Resolution #2021-124: 60-day option to purchase 560 & 570 W. 14th St.
• Approved Resolution #2021-125: 60-day option to purchase 711 W. 15th St.
• Approved Resolution #2021-126: sale of surplus residential properties (APAP).

City Council

The Chicago Heights City Council will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including participation in IEPA loan programs for water infrastructure projects, a whistleblower protection policy, and an agreement to sell a city-owned lot to School District 170. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes and bills approval.

• Ordinance #2021-15: Amending Chapter 39 to regulate Cook County tax classification application fees
• Ordinance #2021-16: Authorizing IEPA Public Water Supply Loan Program participation for pump station improvements
• Ordinance #2021-17: Authorizing IEPA loan for water storage tank repainting
• Ordinance #2021-18: Approving benefit confirmation provisions for police lieutenants
• Resolution #2021-120: Approving sale of surplus city-owned industrial lot at 1614 Lowe Avenue to School District 170

The Chicago Heights City Council approved ordinances to apply for IEPA loans totaling $6.7M for pump station improvements and water storage tank repainting, approved a whistleblower policy, and authorized the sale of a surplus lot to School District 170. The council also tabled an ordinance regarding police lieutenant benefits.

• Approved ordinance to apply for $3,542,500 IEPA loan for pump station improvements (6-0)
• Approved ordinance to apply for $3,190,000 IEPA loan for water storage tank repainting (6-0)
• Approved ordinance amending Chapter 39 for Cook County tax classification application fees (6-0)
• Approved whistleblower protection policy ordinance (6-0)
• Approved participation in Suburban Tree Consortium with $500 annual fee (6-0)
• Approved resolution for intergovernmental agreement with School District 170 for sale of surplus lot at 1614 Lowe Avenue (6-0)
• Approved resolution for Class 6B tax classification application for Pico Chemical Company (6-0)
• Tabled ordinance on police lieutenant benefit confirmation provisions (6-0)

City Council

The Chicago Heights City Council is holding a special meeting to consider several ordinances and resolutions, including issuing up to $10 million in general obligation bonds, approving a subdivision plat for industrial property at 304 State Street, and establishing a warming center with New Life Baptist Church. They will also vote on bid awards for demolition, sewer restoration, alleyway cleaning, tree maintenance, and stump removal projects, as well as a redevelopment agreement for city-owned property at 1617 Lowe Avenue. The council may enter closed session to discuss personnel, land, or litigation, and will consider a settlement for civil litigation case 20 WC 1112.

• Ordinance #2021-13: Issuance of up to $10,000,000 in general obligation bonds
• Ordinance #2021-14: Approving subdivision plat for vacant industrial property at 304 State Street
• Resolution #2021-111: Agreement with New Life Baptist Church for warming center at 1633 Wilson Street
• Resolutions #2021-112/113: Bid awards for Beacon Hill Demolition Projects #1 and #2 (8 residential structures each)
• Resolution #2021-118: Redevelopment agreement for surplus commercial property at 1617 Lowe Avenue (Applicant: Zachary McGathey)

The Chicago Heights City Council approved an ordinance authorizing up to $10 million in general obligation bonds for major water and sewer system improvements, with debt payments expected to be covered largely by new wholesale water sales revenue. The council also approved several resolutions, including a warming center agreement, demolition contracts, sewer restoration, tree maintenance projects, and a property sale. All votes were unanimous with no opposition.

• Approved $10M general obligation bond ordinance for water/sewer improvements (7-0)
• Approved subdivision plat for vacant industrial property at 304 State Street (7-0)
• Approved warming center agreement with New Life Baptist Church, $41,300 city assistance (7-0)
• Approved Beacon Hill Demolition Project #1 bid to Holland Asphalt for $88,135 (7-0)
• Approved Beacon Hill Demolition Project #2 bid to ChemCheck, Inc. for $112,800 (7-0)
• Approved 2021 Sewer Restoration Project bid to Earthwerks, Inc. for $394,000 (7-0)
• Approved alleyway cleaning and tree clearing proposal from Homer Tree Service for $54,000 (7-0)
• Approved redevelopment agreement for sale of 1617 Lowe Avenue to Zachary McGathey for $10,000 (7-0)

City Council

The City Council is deciding on the sale of three surplus residential properties and a commercial building at 1617 Lowe Avenue. It is also adopting a new occupation tax for cannabis retailers and approving an economic incentive agreement for the Skyline Restaurant at 1016 Dixie Highway. Additionally, the council is approving a settlement for civil litigation and a proposal for culvert and streambed maintenance.

• Sale of surplus residential properties at 174 East 23rd Street, 1842 Euclid Avenue, and 382 West Hickory Street
• Option agreement for exclusive right to purchase commercial building at 1617 Lowe Avenue
• Adoption of Municipal Cannabis Retailers Occupation Tax (Ordinance #2021-12)
• Economic incentive agreement for Skyline Restaurant facility at 1016 Dixie Highway (Bloom Plaza TIF)
• Approval of settlement for civil litigation case 21 WC 06673

The Chicago Heights City Council approved the sale of three surplus residential properties and an option agreement for a commercial building, extended a police sergeants' labor agreement, adopted a regional climate action plan, approved an economic incentive for Skyline Restaurant, settled litigation, and approved a culvert maintenance project. The council also adopted a municipal cannabis retailers occupation tax.

• Approved sale of surplus properties at 174 E 23rd St, 1842 Euclid Ave, 382 W Hickory St (6-0)
• Approved option agreement for 1617 Lowe Ave commercial building (6-0)
• Approved MOU with Police Benevolent Association extending CBA to April 30, 2022 (6-0)
• Approved Metropolitan Mayors 2021 Climate Action Plan (6-0)
• Approved economic incentive for Skyline Restaurant at 1016 Dixie Hwy (6-0)
• Approved settlement of civil litigation 21 WC 06673 (6-0)
• Approved culvert and streambed maintenance project with Earthwerks, Inc. for $349,000 (6-0)
• Adopted municipal cannabis retailers occupation tax (6-0)

City Council

The Chicago Heights City Council is holding a special meeting to consider several resolutions, including the sale of a city-owned surplus residential property, security fencing at a pumping station, demolition of a vacant building, a fall pavement restoration project, and architectural design services for park facilities. The agenda also includes approval of minutes and bills.

• Sale of surplus residential property at 432 West Hickory Street under the Abandoned Property Acquisition Program (APAP)
• Purchase and installation of security fencing at the Division Street Pumping Station
• Bid award for demolition of city-owned vacant property at 1642 Halsted Street
• Proposal from J.J. Newell Company for fall pavement restoration project
• Architectural design services from Site-Design Group, Ltd. for multi-use park facilities at 333 Dixie Highway and Greenbriar School Park

The Chicago Heights City Council held a special meeting on September 15, 2021, and unanimously approved all items on the agenda. This included approving $1,757,711.32 in bills, selling surplus property at 432 West Hickory Street to V & J Management, LLC, and awarding contracts for security fencing, demolition, pavement restoration, and architectural design services. The council also discussed a potential $10 million bond issue for water and sewer improvements, which will be considered on October 20.

• Approved September 2021 bills totaling $1,757,711.32 (unanimous)
• Approved sale of surplus property at 432 West Hickory Street to V & J Management, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved $40,760 security fencing proposal from Genco Industries for Division Street Pumping Station (unanimous)
• Approved $120,000 demolition bid from KLF Enterprises for 1642 Halsted Street (unanimous)
• Approved $54,760 fall pavement restoration proposal from J.J. Newell Company (unanimous)
• Approved architectural design services from Site-Design Group, Ltd. for multi-use park facilities (unanimous)

City Council

The Chicago Heights City Council is holding a special meeting to consider a series of resolutions, primarily involving the sale or redevelopment of city-owned surplus properties, including commercial and residential lots. The agenda also includes approvals for a security camera purchase, police department technology upgrades, and a grant application. These actions are up for discussion and approval at the meeting.

• Resolution #2021-89: Exclusive right to purchase surplus commercial property at 711 W. 15th Street (former Brunswick Bowl) to Cann Equality, LLC
• Resolution #2021-90: Exclusive right to purchase surplus commercial property at 180 W. Joe Orr Road (former Ace Hardware complex) to HT23 Custom Crafters, LLC
• Resolution #2021-91: Agreement to induce sale and redevelopment of surplus commercial property at 291 S. Halsted Street (former Prairie Tire)
• Resolution #2021-92: Purchase and installation of a State Street security camera from Minuteman Security Technologies
• Resolution #2021-98: Proposals for IT upgrades and a detective division recording system at the police department

The Chicago Heights City Council approved resolutions granting exclusive 60-day purchase options to Cann Equality LLC for the former Brunswick Bowl at 711 W. 15th St. and to HT23 Custom Crafters LLC for the former Ace Hardware complex at 180 W. Joe Orr Rd. Both companies hold State Craft Grower licenses; Cann Equality offered $100,000, while HT23 offered $1. The council also approved several other property sales, a security camera purchase, and an I.T. upgrade, all by unanimous votes.

• Approved exclusive purchase option for Cann Equality LLC for 711 W. 15th St. (7-0)
• Approved exclusive purchase option for HT23 Custom Crafters LLC for 180 W. Joe Orr Rd. (7-0)
• Approved agreement to induce sale of 291 S. Halsted St. to 303 LLC (7-0)
• Approved purchase/installation of State Street security camera for $33,557.64 (7-0)
• Approved sale of vacant lot at 202 E. 24th St. under Lot Next Door program (7-0)
• Approved sale of 7 residential properties under APAP at $5,000 each (7-0)
• Approved deed in lieu of foreclosure for 560 W. 147th St. (7-0)
• Approved I.T. upgrades and detective recording system for police (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will meet for a special session to consider several resolutions. Items include approving a bid award for sidewalk repairs and a collective bargaining agreement for police detention aides.

• Bid award for the 2021 '50/50 Sidewalk Repair Program'
• Memorandum of Understanding with Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP)
• Collective bargaining agreement with Illinois Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council
• Settlement of civil litigation case #18 WC 30010

The Chicago Heights City Council approved the August 2021 first run of bills totaling $1,631,044.28, a bid award for the 2021 50/50 Sidewalk Repair Program to M&J Underground for $340,840.50, a memorandum of understanding with CMAP for the NEXT Program, a collective bargaining agreement with the Illinois FOP Labor Council for police detention aides, and a settlement for civil litigation case #18 WC 30010. All votes were unanimous with Alderman Perez absent. The meeting was procedural with no public comment or substantive discussion beyond announcements.

• Approved August 2021 first run of bills for $1,631,044.28 (6-0)
• Approved Resolution #2021-85 awarding sidewalk repair bid to M&J Underground for $340,840.50 (6-0)
• Approved Resolution #2021-86 authorizing CMAP NEXT Program MOU (6-0)
• Approved Resolution #2021-87 collective bargaining agreement with Illinois FOP for police detention aides (6-0)
• Approved Resolution #2021-88 settling civil litigation case #18 WC 30010 (6-0)

City Council

The Chicago Heights City Council approved all agenda items unanimously (6-0, with one absence). Key actions included repealing the real estate transfer tax ordinance, establishing a COVID-19 face mask requirement for businesses, approving a water purchase agreement with Homewood, selling surplus property, accepting a land donation for veterans housing, and approving a redevelopment agreement for a former grocery store.

• Approved ordinance repealing real estate transfer tax (6-0)
• Approved face mask requirement ordinance for businesses (6-0)
• Approved water purchase agreement with Village of Homewood (6-0)
• Approved sale of 1842 Euclid Ave to Luv Lovell Holdings for $10,000 (6-0)
• Accepted 13 parcels donation for veterans housing complex (6-0)
• Approved subrecipient agreement for COVID relief funds (6-0)
• Approved redevelopment agreement with Prime Space Capital for 571 W. 14th St. (6-0)
• Approved police CBA extension to April 30, 2020 (6-0)

City Council

The Chicago Heights City Council is holding a special meeting and public hearing to consider the proposed FY2021-22 budget, along with ordinances and resolutions covering a treasurer appointment, property sales, and infrastructure contracts. The public hearing offers residents a chance to comment on the budget before adoption.

• Public hearing on proposed FY2021-22 budget (May 1, 2021–April 30, 2022)
• Ordinance appropriating funds for corporate and special purposes
• Resolution approving mayoral appointment to fill city treasurer vacancy
• 60-day option agreement with 303 State Street LLC to buy city-owned property at 291 S. Halsted (former Prairie Tire)
• Sale of city-owned residential property at 1889 Division Street under APAP program

The Chicago Heights City Council approved the FY2021-22 appropriation ordinance, the first run of July 2021 bills totaling $1,629,476, and several resolutions including a mayoral appointment to fill the City Treasurer vacancy. Laretta Adams was sworn in as the new City Treasurer. The council also approved a 60-day option agreement for the sale of city-owned property at 291 South Halsted Street, a bid for tree removal, and sewer and street repairs on D'Amico Avenue.

• Approved the FY2021-22 appropriation ordinance for corporate and special purposes.
• Approved the first run of July 2021 bills in the amount of $1,629,476.
• Approved Ordinance #2021-11 amending Chapter 2 of the City Code, reversing the 2018 salary reduction for the Mayor and adopting a revised residency requirement for non-collective bargaining employees.
• Approved Resolution #2021-70 appointing Laretta Adams as City Treasurer; she was sworn in.
• Approved Resolution #2021-71 granting a 60-day option agreement to 303 State Street, LLC for the purchase of city-owned property at 291 South Halsted Street.
• Approved Resolution #2021-72 for the sale of the city-owned property at 1889 Division Street under the APAP program.
• Approved Resolution #2021-73 awarding a bid to Desiderio Landscaping for tree removal and maintenance at $71,000.
• Approved Resolution #2021-75 for sewer reconstruction and street repaving on D'Amico Avenue, with bids from M&J Underground ($32,886.82) and Gallagher Asphalt ($176,161.63).

City Council

The Chicago Heights City Council will consider dissolving the city's 911 emergency telephone system board, amending the personnel handbook, and approving several property sales and option agreements. The meeting includes reports from the treasurer, chief of staff, and corporation counsel, and a possible executive session to discuss litigation, land use, and personnel.

• Ordinance dissolving the 911 Emergency Telephone System Board (effective 12-1-21)
• Ordinance amending the Personnel Handbook (Chapter 2)
• Resolution approving a Cook County Class 8 renewal for T. Maier Mechanical Co., 1133 West End Avenue
• Resolution approving 60-day option agreements for Nita's Gumbo Restaurant (19617 S. Halsted St.) and Clark Cycle Co. (1025 Dixie Highway)
• Omnibus resolution approving sale of 17 city-owned residential properties under the APAP program

The Chicago Heights City Council approved an ordinance dissolving the city's 911 Emergency Telephone System Board, effective December 1, 2021, and entered into an intergovernmental agreement with Cook County for dispatch services. The council also approved several resolutions, including option agreements for the sale of city-owned commercial properties, a settlement of civil litigation, and the sale of 17 residential properties under the APAP program. All votes were unanimous among the four present aldermen and the mayor.

• Approved ordinance dissolving 911 Emergency Telephone System Board (4-0)
• Approved intergovernmental agreement with Cook County for dispatch services (4-0)
• Approved 60-day option agreement with Nita's Gumbo Restaurant for 19617 S. Halsted St. (4-0)
• Approved 60-day option agreement with Clark Cycle Co. for 1025 Dixie Highway (4-0)
• Approved omnibus resolution selling 17 city-owned residential properties under APAP program (4-0)
• Approved resolution approving settlement of civil litigation Case #18 WC 028502 (4-0)
• Approved bills totaling $1,134,397.16 (4-0)
• Approved minutes of June 16, 2021 meeting (4-0)

City Council

The Chicago Heights City Council will vote on several resolutions and an ordinance, including amending the COVID-19 face mask regulations, approving a contract for the Lake Michigan water monitoring system, and authorizing the sale or option of city-owned surplus properties. The agenda also includes a bid award for a CDBG roadway improvement project and a settlement of civil litigation.

• Ordinance #2021-7 amending mask regulations (Ordinance 2020-20)
• Resolution #2021-57: Metropolitan Pump Company contract for water monitoring system
• Resolution #2021-58: 90-day option to purchase surplus lots at 276 East 16th Street (Christ For Everyone Church)
• Resolution #2021-59: Sale of surplus property at 210 West Joe Orr Road to LaTasha Smith & Tracy Barnett
• Resolution #2021-60: Bid award for CDBG roadway improvement on 16th Street from State Street to East End Avenue

The Chicago Heights City Council approved the second run of May 2021 bills totaling $1,176,404.65, repealed the 2020 face mask ordinance (allowing businesses to still require masks), and approved several resolutions including a $59,775 water monitoring system upgrade, a 90-day option agreement for a church to purchase surplus lots, the sale of a commercial property at 210 West Joe Orr Road, a $852,187 roadway improvement bid to Iroquois Paving, a $225,000 grant for abandoned property maintenance, a consulting agreement with Cornerstone Government Affairs, and a settlement of civil litigation (Case #20 L 002907). All votes were unanimous with no nays or abstentions except for the minutes approval where Alderman Brassea abstained.

• Approved May 2021 bills totaling $1,176,404.65
• Repealed face mask ordinance (Ordinance #2021-7), allowing businesses to still require masks
• Approved $59,775 water monitoring system upgrade with $760 monthly maintenance
• Approved 90-day option agreement for Christ For Everyone Church to purchase surplus lots at 276 East 16th Street
• Approved sale of surplus commercial property at 210 West Joe Orr Road to LaTasha Smith and Tracy Barnett
• Awarded $852,187 bid to Iroquois Paving for CDBG roadway improvements on 16th Street
• Approved $225,000 grant from IHDA for abandoned property maintenance
• Approved consulting agreement with Cornerstone Government Affairs for grant acquisition

City Council

The Chicago Heights City Council is meeting to consider several routine items, including approving minutes and bills, and voting on ordinances and resolutions. Key actions include a contract renewal for police body cameras, bid awards for road and sewer projects, and the sale of surplus city properties.

• Ordinance amending 2018-14 to correct property index numbers for annexation
• Resolution 2021-51: Renewal agreement with Axon Enterprise for police body camera system
• Resolution 2021-52: Bid award for Invest in Cook roadway improvement at Euclid Avenue and 26th Street
• Resolution 2021-53: Bid award for CDBG sewer repair on East 16th Street
• Resolution 2021-54: Sale of surplus lot at 1506 Otto Boulevard to Ruben Ayon

The Chicago Heights City Council approved several resolutions, including awarding a $727,320.85 contract to Davis Concrete for the Invest in Cook roadway improvement project at Euclid Avenue and 26th Street, funded partly by a $477,900 grant. They also approved a $130,817.89 sewer repair bid, a $631,020 five-year Axon body camera renewal, and sales of surplus properties. All votes were unanimous (6-0) with one absence.

• Approved $727,320.85 bid to Davis Concrete for Euclid Ave/26th St road project (6-0)
• Approved $130,817.89 bid to M & J Underground for CDBG sewer repair on East 16th St (6-0)
• Approved $631,020 five-year Axon body camera system renewal (6-0)
• Approved sale of surplus lot at 1506 Otto Blvd to Ruben Ayon under Lot Next Door program (6-0)
• Approved sale of 2 acres at 304 State St to Masco/Behr Paint for $100,000 (6-0)
• Approved ordinance correcting annexation PIN errors for Eastern Industrial TIF (6-0)
• Approved publishing bid notice for 2021 tree removal and maintenance (6-0)
• Approved May 2021 bills totaling $397,399.83 (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will meet to consider several resolutions regarding infrastructure improvements and city-owned property. Items include bid awards for roadway projects and the sale of surplus lots.

• Bid award for 10th Street roadway improvement project
• Bid award for Union Pacific Quiet Zone improvement project
• Acquisition of abandoned residential real estate at 33 West 215th Street
• Sale of vacant city lot at 146 E. 16th Street via 'Lot Next Door' program
• Redevelopment agreement for industrial property at 137 E. 17th Street

The Chicago Heights City Council approved multiple resolutions, including awarding two construction contracts to Iroquois Paving: $457,731.08 for the 10th Street roadway improvement project and $332,872.09 for the Union Pacific Quiet Zone improvement project. The council also approved a one-year extension of the city's IT services agreement with AIS, Inc., a deed in lieu of foreclosure for an abandoned property at 33 West 21st Street, the sale of a surplus lot at 146 E. 16th Street for $1 under the Lot Next Door program, a redevelopment agreement with DLM School Bus Lines for a surplus industrial property at 137 E. 17th Street, and a settlement of civil litigation (19 WC 023982). All votes were unanimous with Alderman Perez absent.

• Approved Resolution #2021-43 extending AIS, Inc. IT services agreement for one year (6-0)
• Approved Resolution #2021-44 awarding $457,731.08 bid to Iroquois Paving for 10th Street roadway improvements (6-0)
• Approved Resolution #2021-45 awarding $332,872.09 bid to Iroquois Paving for Union Pacific Quiet Zone improvements (6-0)
• Approved Resolution #2021-46 authorizing deed in lieu of foreclosure for abandoned property at 33 West 21st Street (6-0)
• Approved Resolution #2021-47 selling surplus lot at 146 E. 16th Street for $1 under Lot Next Door program (6-0)
• Approved Resolution #2021-48 hiring HBK Engineering for special sewer projects (6-0)
• Approved Resolution #2021-49 redevelopment agreement with DLM School Bus Lines for 137 E. 17th Street (6-0)
• Approved Resolution #2021-50 settling civil litigation 19 WC 023982 (6-0)

City Council

The Chicago Heights City Council will meet to vote on several resolutions regarding the sale of city-owned surplus properties and land redevelopment. The agenda also includes reviewing engineering services for a road repaving project and a bid award for renovations to the City Council Chamber.

• Class 8 renewal application for FedEx at 470 East Joe Orr Road
• Option to purchase agreement for surplus property at 210 W. Joe Orr Road
• Option to purchase agreement for surplus property at 1651 Halsted Street
• Acquisition of commercial real estate at 291 S. Halsted Street via deed in lieu of foreclosure
• Engineering services proposal from ESI Engineering for D’Amico Drive repaving

The Chicago Heights City Council approved all eight resolutions on the agenda, including a Cook County Class 8 renewal for FedEx, exclusive option-to-purchase agreements for three city-owned surplus properties, a deed in lieu of foreclosure for a former Prairie Tire site, engineering services for D'Amico Drive repaving, a redevelopment agreement for industrial land, a bid award for council chamber renovation, and an option agreement for land adjacent to 1700 Wentworth Avenue. All votes were unanimous (7-0).

• Approved Resolution #2021-35: FedEx Class 8 renewal at 470 East Joe Orr Road (7-0)
• Approved Resolution #2021-36: Exclusive option to purchase 210 W. Joe Orr Road for Mirror Beauty Salon (7-0)
• Approved Resolution #2021-37: Exclusive option to purchase 1651 Halsted Street for Southland Black Chamber of Commerce (7-0)
• Approved Resolution #2021-38: Deed in lieu of foreclosure for 291 S. Halsted Street (former Prairie Tire) (7-0)
• Approved Resolution #2021-39: ESI Engineering services for D'Amico Drive repaving ($69,954) (7-0)
• Approved Resolution #2021-40: Redevelopment agreement to sell 304 State Street to Chicagoland Garage Builders for $400,000 (7-0)
• Approved Resolution #2021-41: Bid award for council chamber renovation to LRC Group ($259,500) (7-0)
• Approved Resolution #2021-42: Exclusive option to purchase land at 1700 Wentworth Avenue for NuFarm (7-0)

City Council

The Chicago Heights City Council is meeting to consider several ordinances and resolutions, including vacating an alley for the HACC veterans home development, establishing a COVID relief program for food and liquor licensees, and approving various contracts and appointments. The meeting will be conducted remotely due to COVID-19.

• Ordinance #2021-4: Vacation of dedicated alley near 15th Street & Otto Boulevard for HACC veterans home
• Ordinance #2021-5: COVID relief program for food service & liquor licensees
• Resolution #2021-28: Assign 2021 volume cap to Sand Creek Capital for Olympic Village redevelopment
• Resolution #2021-29: Extend J.J. Newell Concrete contract for 2021 pavement restoration
• Resolution #2021-30: Sale of 1902 Euclid Avenue to TJL Investments, LLC under APAP program

The Chicago Heights City Council approved an ordinance establishing a COVID relief program that waives 100% of liquor and business license fees for qualifying bars and restaurants and reduces liquor license fees by 50% for adult entertainment establishments for the license year May 1, 2021 through April 30, 2022. The council also approved several other items, including assigning the city's 2021 volume cap allocation to Sand Creek Capital for the Olympic Village redevelopment, approving a $184,600 pavement restoration contract with J.J. Newell Concrete, and approving the sale of property at 1902 Euclid Avenue to TJL Investments. All votes were unanimous (7-0).

• Approved COVID relief ordinance waiving 100% liquor/business license fees for qualifying bars/restaurants and 50% for adult entertainment (7-0)
• Approved ordinance reserving city's volume cap for private activity bonds (7-0)
• Approved ordinance vacating alley at 15th Street & Otto Boulevard for HACC veterans home development (7-0)
• Approved resolution assigning 2021 volume cap to Sand Creek Capital for Olympic Village redevelopment (7-0)
• Approved resolution extending J.J. Newell Concrete's 2020 contract pricing for 2021 pavement restoration, estimated at $184,600 (7-0)
• Approved sale of 1902 Euclid Avenue to TJL Investments under APAP program (7-0)
• Approved mayoral appointments of Darnell Calicott to Zoning Board of Appeals and Brandon D. Nabors to Plan Commission (7-0)
• Approved collective bargaining agreement with IUOE Local 150 for Public Works, effective May 1, 2020 through April 30, 2024 (7-0)

City Council

This City Council meeting has no agenda items for discussion or decision. The agenda states there is no agenda and directs readers to view the minutes, indicating the meeting is purely procedural or cancelled.

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City Council

The Chicago Heights City Council approved Resolution #2021-26, ratifying an emergency repair to the State Street ground storage tanks completed by Airy's Inc. for $50,502.48. The council also approved Resolution #2021-27, settling civil litigation case #17 WC 013155. Both motions passed unanimously with all seven aldermen present.

• Approved the minutes of the March 3, 2021 meeting.
• Approved the first run of March 2021 bills.
• Approved Resolution #2021-26, ratifying the emergency water tank repair at a cost of $50,502.48.
• Approved Resolution #2021-27, settling civil litigation case #17 WC 013155.
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:24 p.m.

City Council

The City Council will meet to approve two grant applications for capital improvements and the 'Invest in Cook' program. The council will also consider a resolution to settle specific civil litigation.

• Approval of 2021 CDBG Capital Improvements Grant application
• Approval of 2021 'Invest in Cook' grant application
• Settlement of civil litigation (case # 20 WC 32118)
• Approval of February 2021 bills

The Chicago Heights City Council approved three resolutions: the 2021 CDBG Capital Improvements Grant Application for street resurfacing on Lowe, Wallace, and Center Streets (estimated $1,306,134), the 2021 'Invest in Cook' Grant Application for street reconstruction on Main and Butler Streets (estimated $2,641,136), and a settlement of civil litigation case #20 WC 32118. All votes were unanimous with no discussion. The meeting was conducted remotely due to COVID-19.

• Approved Resolution #2021-23: 2021 CDBG Capital Improvements Grant Application (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #2021-24: 2021 'Invest in Cook' Grant Application (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #2021-25: Settlement of civil litigation case #20 WC 32118 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of February 17, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved bills for second run of February 2021 (unanimous)

City Council

The Chicago Heights City Council is meeting to consider several resolutions and an ordinance, including renewing the citywide green community aggregation program for electricity, approving a final invoice for pavement restoration, and awarding bids for road and sewer projects. They will also vote on selling surplus city-owned properties. The meeting will be conducted remotely due to COVID-19.

• Ordinance #2021-2__: Renewal of citywide 'Green Community' aggregation program for electrical load
• Resolution #2021-18: Final invoice from J&J Newell Concrete for 2020 pavement restoration project
• Resolution #2021-20: Engineering services for road improvement at 26th Street & Euclid Avenue
• Resolution #2021-21: Bid award for sanitary sewer construction for West Side Drainage Improvement Program
• Resolution #2021-22: Sale of surplus real estate at 1902 Euclid Avenue and 700 Halsted Street

The Chicago Heights City Council approved several items, including a green energy aggregation program, a $1.7M sewer construction bid, and engineering services for a road project. A resolution to sell surplus city property was tabled for further review. All votes were unanimous except one abstention on the minutes.

• Approved minutes of Feb 3, 2021 (6-0, Rodgers abstained)
• Approved first run of February 2021 bills (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance #2021-2 renewing green community aggregation program (7-0)
• Approved Resolution #2021-18 final invoice from J&J Newell Concrete for pavement restoration (7-0)
• Approved Resolution #2021-19 pledging IDOT compliance (7-0)
• Approved Resolution #2021-20 for ESI Consultants engineering services at $47,059 (7-0)
• Approved Resolution #2021-21 bid award to M&J Underground for $1,698,855 sewer project (7-0)
• Tabled Resolution #2021-22 for sale of surplus property at 1902 Euclid Ave and 700 Halsted St (7-0)

City Council

The Chicago Heights City Council is meeting to consider several resolutions, including accepting a state housing grant, approving engineering contracts for road, water, and sewer projects, and authorizing a feasibility study for extending the Old Plank Bike Trail into Indiana. The meeting will be held remotely due to COVID-19, with limited in-person attendance at City Hall.

• Resolution #2021-12: Accepting Illinois Housing Development Authority Strong Communities Program grant
• Resolution #2021-13: HOH Group engineering contract for 2020 CDBG roadway improvements on 16th Street from State Street to East End Avenue
• Resolution #2021-14: Christopher Burke & Associates contract for emergency response plan under American Water Infrastructure Act
• Resolution #2021-15: Christopher Burke & Associates contract for water distribution system model
• Resolution #2021-17: Memorandum of Understanding for Old Plank Bike Trail extension feasibility study via Invest in Cook grant

The Chicago Heights City Council approved all resolutions on the agenda, including a $200,000 grant from the Illinois Housing Development Authority for the Strong Communities Program, and several engineering service contracts for road, water, and sewer projects. All votes were unanimous (5-0) with two aldermen absent. The meeting was held remotely due to COVID-19 restrictions.

• Approved minutes of January 20, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved bills for January 2021 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution #2021-12: $200,000 grant for Strong Communities Program (5-0)
• Approved Resolution #2021-13: $65,000 engineering contract with HOH Group for CDBG roadway project (5-0)
• Approved Resolution #2021-14: $23,500 contract with Christopher Burke & Associates for emergency response plan (5-0)
• Approved Resolution #2021-15: $44,500 contract with Christopher Burke & Associates for water distribution system model (5-0)
• Approved Resolution #2021-16: $29,000 contract with HBK for sewer televising and repair (5-0)
• Approved Resolution #2021-17: MOU for Old Plank Bike Trail feasibility study (5-0)

City Council

The Chicago Heights City Council is meeting to consider several resolutions and one ordinance. Key items include approving a subdivision plat for a Food4Less property, rejecting and rebidding the West Side Drainage Project, renewing the employee health insurance policy, and approving the sale and redevelopment of multiple abandoned properties. The meeting will also enter closed session to discuss land, personnel, and litigation.

• Ordinance #2021-1: Approving subdivision plat for 1333 Western Avenue (Food4Less)
• Resolution #2021-4: Rejecting all bids for West Side Drainage Project sanitary sewer repair and seeking new bids
• Resolution #2021-5: Renewing employee health insurance policy and premium
• Resolution #2021-6: Approving sale/redevelopment of 7 properties under Abandoned Property Acquisition Program
• Resolution #2021-10: Agreement with Newman Architecture for redesign/rehab of City Council chambers

City Council

The Chicago Heights City Council will vote on several resolutions, including roof repair and pump motor replacement at the Lansing Water Pumping Station, a property acquisition at 1025 Dixie Highway, and a sewer repair bid. The meeting will be held remotely due to COVID-19, with limited in-person attendance.

• Resolution #2021-1: Roof repair at Lansing Water Pumping Station booster station house
• Resolution #2021-2: Replacement of pump motor #3 at Lansing Water Pumping Station
• Resolution #2021-3: Conveyance/deed in lieu of foreclosure for 1025 Dixie Highway
• Resolution #2021-4: Bid award for sewer repair under West Side Drainage Improvement Grant
• Approval of December 2020 bills (second run)